Status of the Navy's Vertical Short Takeoff and Landing Aircraft
PSAD-78-61
Published: Feb 23, 1978. Publicly Released: Feb 23, 1978.
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The Navy is planning and exploring a Vertical Short Takeoff and Landing (VSTOL) aircraft program which could change its approach to providing and using sea-based aircraft in power projection and sea control functions. A transition to an all VSTOL sea-based air fleet is expected from 1991-2000. This could result in smaller deck aircraft carriers and the dispersal of manned tactical aircraft.
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